Posted on Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Medical Life List: Part 2 VIDEO

We’ve talked about your Medical Life List and how that is a very important piece of all your medical healthcare information. You want to make sure you have that list with you at all times. You might also want to have a list for other members of your family or if you are caring for another person, like a senior. In this video, Lori-Ann talks about the reasons why we want to keep this information with us at all time.

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Although we’d all like to avoid it, it’s likely that most of us will at some point be admitted to the hospital. Whether you are staying in a hospital for a happy event, such as the birth of a child, or are being admitted due to an emergency or serious illness, you should understand how a hospital works. MyHealthSpin’s Easy Healthcare: Your Hospital Stay reveals the easy and practical answers that only an insider knows.

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Posted on Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Choosing An Assisted Living Facility: Part 1 VIDEO

What led Lori-Ann Rickard to start writing ebooks about healthcare? It all started when her father, who was living independently his whole life, underwent surgery causing him to lose his independence. Lori-Ann learned at every turn that choosing an assisted living facility takes a lot of work, communication, and coordination. Most importantly, she found out that there is no perfect answer. This video is for anyone who needs a “roadmap” like Lori-Ann did; a tool to consider much more than the obvious questions of location and cost.

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How do you make the right decision about moving yourself or a loved one into an Assisted Living Facility without being overwhelmed? How do you even begin talking about it? MyHealthSpin’s “Easy Healthcare: Choosing an Assisted Living Facility” ebook guide gives you all of the practical advice you need to make the right choice.

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Posted on Friday, November 7, 2014

Helpful Health Care Links: November 7, 2014

This week, our helpful healthcare links focus on a variety of topics — a highlight on men’s health and Movember fundraising and tips for preparing your family and friends to make medical decisions on your behalf. We also included a shocking article from Kaiser Health News that reveals a backlog of 11,000 nursing home investigations in California. All are worth your time. And, as always, if you ever come across a healthcare story that you think merits more attention, please send it our way!

California Audit Finds Backlog Of 11,000 Nursing Home Investigations

California’s public health department has failed to manage investigations of nursing homes statewide, resulting in a backlog of more than 11,000 complaints – many involving serious safety risks to patients.

How To Prepare Others To Make Medical Decisions For You

Preparing yourself or your loved ones to make medical decisions on your behalf may be difficult or uncomfortable. But no one is too young to consider the choices they may have to make when faced with failing health.

The Nations Raising The Most Money For Movember

It’s that time of year again. Movember, the annual month-long mustache-growing marathon, is kicking off around the world. Challenging men to grow mustaches to raise awareness of men’s health, the idea has gained serious Mo-mentum since it was developed in Australia back in 2003.

Can Google Find The Cure For Autism?

To fast-track autism research, Google has partnered with scientists in using data analytics to find the condition’s roots and possibly cure.

In Men’s Fight Against Aging, How Much Risk To Take?

The Food and Drug Administration is trying to decide whether or not testosterone replacement therapy is safe.

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Want to avoid unnecessary grief and expense when you get sick? Then you need this essential guide to the business behind your healthcare decisions. MyHealthSpin’s “Easy Healthcare: Before You Get Sick” ebook guide gives you all of the practical advice you need to take charge of your healthcare options!

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